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Sprinkle Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Bursting with Colorful Fun

These Sprinkle Cookies are the ultimate celebration treat — thick, soft, buttery, and rolled in tons of colorful sprinkles for a cookie that looks as magical as it tastes. Every bite delivers a melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie texture with a slight chew, sweet vanilla flavor, and that irresistible crunch from rainbow sprinkles on the outside. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, bake sales, parties, lunchbox treats, or anytime you want a dessert that sparks pure joy. They’re easy, quick, and almost impossible to mess up — the kind of cookie recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 Cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract optional but amazing
  • Sprinkles
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies preferred — they don’t bleed
  • Extra sprinkles for rolling
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together:
  4. flour
  5. baking soda
  6. baking powder
  7. salt
  8. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars
  1. In another bowl, beat:
  2. softened butter
  3. granulated sugar
  4. brown sugar
  5. Mix 2–3 minutes until pale, fluffy, and creamy.
  6. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and optional almond extract.
  7. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Wet & Dry
  1. Add dry ingredients to wet on low speed.
  2. Mix until just combined — dough should be soft and thick.
  3. Fold in ½ cup sprinkles gently.
Step 4: Scoop & Shape
  1. Scoop 2–3 tablespoon balls of dough.
  2. Roll each ball in additional rainbow sprinkles to coat generously.
  3. (Press lightly so sprinkles stick.)
  4. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until:
  2. edges look set
  3. centers look soft and slightly underbaked (perfect for chewy cookies)
  4. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Freezing
Room Temp: 5–7 days in an airtight container
Freeze Dough Balls: Up to 3 months
(bake from frozen +2 minutes)
Frozen Baked Cookies: Up to 2 months
🥄 Variations
Birthday Cake Sprinkle Cookies
Add ½ tsp cake batter extract + white chocolate chips.
Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies
Add ¼ cup cocoa powder + chocolate jimmies.
Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Use red & green jimmies.
Frosted Sprinkle Cookies
Top with vanilla buttercream + sprinkles after cooling.
Funfetti Cream Cheese Cookies
Add 2 oz cream cheese to butter for extra softness.
Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bars
Press dough into a pan, bake 20–25 minutes, slice into squares.
Gluten-Free Version
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Lemon Sprinkle Cookies
Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + lemon extract.
Pink Sprinkle Cookies
Add a drop of pink gel coloring to dough.
Almond Sprinkle Cookies
Add extra almond extract + toasted almond slivers.
❓ 10 FAQs
Which sprinkles work best?
Jimmies — they don’t bleed or melt.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
Dough was too warm — chill 20 minutes.
Why are they too puffy?
You added too much flour — spoon & level next time.
Can I skip almond extract?
Yes, but it adds amazing “bakery cookie” flavor.
Can I make these smaller?
Yes — reduce baking time by 1–2 minutes.
Can I make them thicker?
Chill dough and bake at 375°F.
Why are mine dry?
Overbaked — remove while centers look soft.
Can I add chocolate chips?
Absolutely — white chocolate chips are especially good.
Can I use nonpareils?
They can bleed color — use jimmies for best results.
Can kids help make this?
Yes — it’s a perfect family-friendly recipe.
🏁 Conclusion
These Sprinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and full of colorful joy. Perfectly sweet with fun textures and festive pops of sprinkles, they’re the kind of cookie that brings smiles to everyone — from kids to adults.
Easy to make, beautiful to serve, and impossible to resist, these cookies belong in every celebration and holiday baking list.